IT Project Manager for BST Grid Integration

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration Business Solution Team is looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to join our growing organization. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex, global IT projects that drive business transformation and innovation. You will report to the IT Project & Portfolio Manager and play a key role in shaping our project management office (PMO) from the ground up.

As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic IT initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget—while meeting the highest quality standards.

This role offers a unique blend of strategic leadership and hands-on project execution, with the flexibility to contribute to business analysis, demand creation, and stakeholder engagement.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead and deliver complex global IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors, manage project schedules, and resolve obstacles to maintain momentum.
• Monitor and report on project performance, including cost, timing, staffing, and risk, while ensuring compliance with internal and external standards (e.g., ISO).
• Act as a strategic partner to the business—gathering requirements, supporting demand creation, and contributing to the development of the IT PMO.
  
  

Your Background

• Solid experience leading large-scale IT projects in global or matrixed environments, with a strong grasp of project management methodologies and tools.
• Proven ability to drive business transformation and change initiatives, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable in dynamic settings, with a hands-on, flexible approach and the ability to coach others.
• Relevant academic background (Bachelor’s or Master’s in IT, Business, or Engineering) and preferably certified in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
  
  

What We Offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
  
  
  

More About Us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager, Jan Einarsson, [email protected] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107 38 70 43, ; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark +46 107 38 51 42. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner, Carina Riström [email protected]

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.